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The Rise of Weapon Detectors in Hospitals

Healthcare facilities are ditching reactive security for proactive weapon detection to combat rising workplace violence and meet new regulations.

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The Future of Access Control In 2026

Explore the five key trends as physical security and digital infrastructure converge to create more connected, user-centric, and open ecosystems.

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Smart Surveillance in Modern Casinos

From AI-driven analytics to 4K data infrastructure, discover how casinos are navigating shifting regulations and tech to protect the bottom line.

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Why The Future of Security Starts at the Edge

Discover how a metadata-led approach and Edge AI are replacing traditional video streaming to slash cloud costs and improve real-time response.

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What Are You Reading for Fun?

From ICE enforcement to rising crime statistics, a look at the massive operational challenges facing the Department of Homeland Security in 2026.

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The First Line of Defense

Modern perimeter protection is evolving beyond simple fences, combining physical barriers with smart sensors to create welcoming yet secure environments.

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The Fast Pace of AI Innovation

From Vision Language Models to Agentic AI, discover how the next generation of multimodal systems is transforming threat detection and response.

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Identity has Become Core Infrastructure

As global travel volumes soar, airports are ditching siloed manual checks for integrated biometric systems to eliminate identity bottlenecks.



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Modernizing Perimeter Protection with the Defense in Depth Method

As US utilities face 60 new vulnerabilities daily, a defense-in-depth strategy is essential to protect aging infrastructure from physical attacks.

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Automated Safe Deposit Systems in Casinos to Prioritize Privacy and Security

Automated safe deposit systems integrate with casino infrastructure to provide 24/7 private asset storage without the need for staff intervention.

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Community Driven Video Technology

How Lancaster, PA transformed from a crime-ridden "tipping point" to a thriving downtown using a unique, nonprofit-led 4K video surveillance network.

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Optimizing Surveillance Through Multi-Streaming

Critical infrastructure demands smarter stream management to balance high-res forensic recording with low-bandwidth live monitoring.

Allied Universal Earns Five-Star Newsweek Honors

The security provider was recognized for the third consecutive year as one of the best workplaces for female professionals.

Digital.ai Automates Mobile App Hardening With AI

The updated Quick Protect Agent integrates post-build security for Android and iOS into the CI/CD pipeline to defend against reverse engineering.

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Navigating the ALPR Governance Evolution

As license plate recognition networks scale, data stewardship and automated redaction are becoming the primary drivers of long-term program legitimacy.

Three Industry Advocates Honored for Public Policy Leadership

The SIA recognizes Brett Feddersen, Gene Fullano and John Steele for their work on drone security and legislation.

Coweta County 911 Streamlines Emergency Alarm Response

New technology reduces call processing times and eliminates manual data entry for emergency dispatchers in Georgia.

AI Vulnerabilities Pose Growing Risk to Maritime Sector

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is shortening the window for cyberattacks, with 60% of new vulnerabilities weaponized within 48 hours.

ONVIF to Highlight Interoperability Standards at ISC West 2026

The global standardization initiative will showcase how open profiles enable vendor-independent security architectures.

QuSecure to Deliver Quantum Resilient Air Force Encryption

The Department of the Air Force awarded QuSecure a $3.9 million contract to deploy post-quantum cryptographic capabilities for special missions.

Wavestore Appoints Kareem Moore as Regional Sales Manager

The company expands its North American presence by appointing Kareem Moore to lead regional sales and drive enterprise growth for the U.S. market.

Cure8 and IDScan.net Partner to Launch Identity Verification Kiosk

Automated check-in solution Flow Verify uses document authentication and AI to strengthen compliance and prevent fraud at cannabis retailers.

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SIA Updates DC-09 Standard for Enhanced Alarm Communication

New revision adds autocommissioning and encryption key rotation to the globally recognized IP alarm transmission protocol.

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HID Modernizes Healthcare Visitor Management

New cloud-based platform integrates with EHR systems to enhance clinician safety and regulatory compliance.

Seeq Launches AI Platform for Industrial Decision Support

New agentic AI capabilities integrate institutional knowledge and real-time data to streamline complex industrial workflows.

Gallagher Security Names Nikki Cardenas National Channel Partner Manager

In a move to strengthen its channel ecosystem, Gallagher Security has appointed Nikki Cardenas as National Channel Partner Manager.

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Casino Vaults Elevate Asset Security

Automated safe deposit systems integrate with casino infrastructure to provide 24/7 private asset storage without the need for staff intervention.

SIA Launches National Standards for Corporate Credential Design

New industry guidelines provide a vendor-neutral framework to harden employee badges against cloning and improve zero-trust interoperability.

Corporate Security Firms Mobilize Amid Middle East Volatility

Private security teams deploy intelligence and extraction support for U.S. companies as geopolitical tensions rise following strikes in Iran.

e-con Systems to Debut AI Vision for Enhanced Facility Security

The company will showcase new edge AI compute platforms and generative AI integration for smart surveillance and autonomous site monitoring.

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